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Çanakkale Forest Fire Contained After 24 Hours
A forest fire on August 15 in Türkiye's Historic Çanakkale (Gallipoli) Peninsula, where the Çanakkale Wars took place, was controlled after 24 hours. The fire affected 700 hectares and required 12 planes, 9 helicopters,…
Seljuk-Era Madrasa in Türkiye to Be Rebuilt
Archaeological efforts are underway to rebuild a historic madrasa from the Anatolian Seljuk period in Çorum, Turkey. Çorum Governor Assoc. Dr. Zülkif Dağlı highlighted the significance of the site, noting that it is the only…
Super Moon Mesmerizes Istanbul with Stunning Views
The Super Moon, appearing 30% brighter and 14% larger than a typical full moon, captivated observers in Istanbul. The celestial event, when the Moon is closest to Earth, was visible from Kadıköy Caddebostan beach and…
Groundwater Depletion in Konya Plain Triggers Rise in Sinkholes
Groundwater levels in Türkiye's Konya Plain have dropped by up to 20 meters in some areas over the past year, leading to an increase in sinkhole formations. Prof. Dr. Fetullah Arık, Director of the Obruk Application and…
Türkiye’s Lake Kellah Dries Up Again
Lake Kellah, about 5 kilometers away from the Ulaş district of Türkiye's Sivas province, has completely dried up this year due to high temperatures, as it did in previous years, and the salts that collapsed to the bottom with the…
Tearful Farewells as Expats Depart Türkiye After Holidays
As expats conclude their annual holidays in Türkiye, many leave their homeland in tears, struggling with emotional goodbyes. A heavy flow of vehicles and passengers at the Kapıkule Border Gate in Edirne reflects the somber return…
The Turkish Town That Survived the 1999 Earthquake
As the tragic memories of the August 17, 1999, Marmara Earthquake resurface each year, Tavşancıl, a district in Kocaeli’s Dilovası, stands out for its remarkable resilience. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck at 03:02 AM…
Numerous Flamingos Fly Over Lake Erçek during Sunset
Hundreds of flamingos flying over Lake Erçek in Türkiye's Van during sunset formed a spectacular sight yesterday.
Numerous flamingos accommodate in Lake Van during the summer months while migrating from Iran's Lake Urmia to Africa.…
Sagalassos and Kibyra Ancient Cities Pictured under Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs every year in August, was viewed from the ancient cities of Sagalassos and Kibyra in Burdur. The ruins, which include magnificent structures from history such as the Antonine Fountain, the Heroon and…
Turkish Man Amasses 3,000 Cologne Bottles
Ünal Çınar, a retired electronics engineer from Izmir province of Türkiye, has spent 25 years collecting over 3,000 cologne bottles from around the world. His impressive collection, housed in a 100-year-old building in…